Congressional Hearing on EPA Power Plant Regulations
January 1, 2017
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The Frame
The hearing examines the regulatory tension between federal EPA mandates and state-level energy management, which directly impacts the operational viability of power plants and regional electricity costs.
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State Environmental Agencies
These agencies are responsible for implementing and managing compliance with federal EPA regulations within their states.
Utility Companies
These entities must adjust power plant operations to comply with federal environmental standards.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on September 11, 2015, by the Subcommittee on Environment of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- The hearing focused on the impact of EPA power plant regulations on state energy operations.
- Witnesses included representatives from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the Oregon Public Utility Commission.
- The hearing record includes opening statements from Subcommittee leadership and additional materials submitted for the record by committee members.
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Why It Matters
The hearing examines the regulatory tension between federal EPA mandates and state-level energy management, which directly impacts the operational viability of power plants and regional electricity costs.
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Federal-State Regulatory Tension
The hearing highlights a clear divide between federal environmental mandates and the operational concerns of state-level utility regulators.
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